Hybrid Tea Rose Plant Named &#39;KORcripoco&#39;

ABSTRACT

‘KORcripoco’ is a new and distinct variety of  Rosa hybrida  which is characterized by the combination of an upright growth habit and large, very-double flowers with cream centers and pink edges. The new variety propagates successfully by grafting and by stem cuttings and has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Latin name of genus and species: The Latin name of the genus and speciesof the novel variety disclosed herein is Rosa hybrida.

Variety denomination: The inventive variety of Rosa hybrida disclosedherein has been given the variety denomination ‘KORcripoco’.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a new and distinct Rosa hybrida, hybridtea rose cultivar, which has been given the variety denomination of‘KORcripoco’. Its market class is PLT/130.

Parentage: The Rosa hybrida variety ‘KORcripoco’ is the result of acontrolled cross-pollination breeding program carried out by theinventor in Offenseth-Sparrieshoop, Germany. The objective of the saidbreeding program was to create a new and distinct rose plant with uniquequalities, such as:

1. Uniform growth and flowering;

2. Abundant attractive, recurrent flowers;

3. Attractive and abundant foliage; and

4. Resistance to diseases encountered in landscapes and gardens. Thiscombination of qualities is not present in prior rose cultivars known tothe inventor. These objectives have been substantially achieved and inthat distinguish ‘KORcripoco’ from all other varieties known to theinventor.

‘KORcripoco’ is a seedling selection which resulted from the controlledpollination of an unnamed breeding line developed and owned by the sameinventor, the seed parent, and Rosa hybrida ‘KORquelda’ (U.S. Patent No.17,048), the pollen parent, during the summer of 2002.

As part of a rose development program, Tim-Hermann Kordes germinatedseeds from the aforementioned hybridization during the following winterand conducted evaluations and observations on the resulting seedlings ina controlled environment in Offenseth-Sparrieshoop, Germany. Theresulting seedlings exhibited distinctive physical and biologicalcharacteristics. The new rose plant was selected as a single plant inMay of 2003 from the seedling beds due to its superior characteristicsand asexually propagated for further evaluation. This new anddistinctive rose variety was given the name ‘KORcripoco’.

Asexual Reproduction: The first asexual propagation of ‘KORcripoco’ wasperformed in July of 2003 at the inventor's nursery inOffenseth-Sparrieshoop, Germany. Subsequently, ‘KORcripoco’ has beensuccessfully propagated by stem cuttings and grafting in Jackson County,Oreg. These initial and other subsequent propagations conducted incontrolled environments demonstrate that ‘KORcripoco’ reproduces true totype in successive generations of asexual reproduction.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following characteristics have been repeatedly observed andrepresent the distinguishing characteristics of the new Rosa hybridacultivar ‘KORcripoco’. These traits, in combination, distinguish‘KORcripoco’ as a new and distinct cultivar.

-   -   1. Rosa hybrida ‘KORcripoco’ exhibits an upright growth habit;        and    -   2. Rosa hybrida ‘KORcripoco’ exhibits an abundance of flowers        born singularly and in clusters; and    -   3. Rosa hybrida ‘KORcripoco’ exhibits a very-double flower        habit; and    -   4. Rosa hybrida ‘KORcripoco’ exhibits a large flower size; and    -   5. Rosa hybrida ‘KORcripoco’ exhibits flowers with cream-colored        centers and pink edges, at anthesis; and    -   6. Rosa hybrida ‘KORcripoco’ exhibits very good disease        resistance.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

The accompanying color drawing shows as true as is reasonably possibleto obtain in color photographs of this type, the typical characteristicsof the buds, sepals, reproductive organs, flowers, leaves, prickles, andstems of ‘KORcripoco’, taken from plants of three years of age.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

The following is a detailed botanical description of a new and distinctvariety of Rosa hybrida known as ‘KORcripoco’, based upon fieldobservations made in June of 2015 from three year old plants, grownin-ground, at a nursery in Jackson County, Oreg.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that certain characteristicswill vary with older or, conversely, with younger plants. ‘KORcripoco’has not been observed under all possible environmental conditions. Wheredimensions, sizes, colors and other characteristics are given, it is tobe understood that such characteristics are approximations or averagesset forth as accurately as practicable. The phenotype of the variety maydiffer from the descriptions set forth herein with variations inenvironmental, climactic and cultural conditions. Color notations arebased on The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart, The RoyalHorticultural Society, London, 2001 edition except where common terms ofcolor are used.

A botanical description of ‘KORcripoco’ and comparisons with othervarieties of Rosa hybrida are provided below.

-   General plant description:    -   -   Growth rate.—Vigorous.        -   Growth habit.—Upright.        -   Mature dimensions.—Approximately 120 cm tall and 50 cm wide.        -   Cold hardiness.—Unknown. To date, the instant plant has been            grown successfully in USDA Zone 7.        -   Propagation.—Grafting and stem cuttings.        -   Disease resistance.—Very good resistance to powdery mildew            (Sphaerotheca pannosa), blackspot (Diplocatpon Rosae) and            rust (Phragmidium sp.) diseases under normal growing            conditions in Jackson County, Oreg.-   Root system: Fibrous.-   Stems:    -   -   Stem color.—Mature stems are Yellow-Green Group 146C.        -   Stem surface texture.—Smooth.        -   Stem diameter.—7 to 12 mm, on average.        -   Prickles.—Incidence — Average of 6 prickles per 10 cm of            stem. Size — Average length is 10 to 15 mm. Immature prickle            color — Greyed-Purple Group 187B. Mature prickle color —            Yellow-Green Group 150C. Anthocyanin intonations —            Greyed-Purple Group 187C present on mature prickles. Shape —            Deeply concave. Texture — Smooth.-   Leaves:    -   -   Arrangement.—Imparipinnate compound leaves; mature axillary            leaves consisting of 5 leaflets.        -   Attachment.—Petiolate.        -   Dimensions.—135 to 140 mm long and 110 mm wide.        -   Abundance.—Very abundant.        -   Stipules.—Size — 25 to 30 mm long and 11 mm wide. Stipule            color — Yellow-Green Group 144C. Anthocyanin intonations —            Greyed-Red Group 182A, strong presence on the margins and            faint presence on the adaxial surface of the midrib.            Stipitate glands — Abundant; only present at margins.            Margins — Cilliate. Texture, adaxial surface — Glabrous.            Texture, adaxial surface — Glabrous. Apex — Apiculate. Base            — Winged.        -   Petiole.—Length — Average 37 mm. Diameter — Average 1.5 mm.            Petiole color, adaxial surface — Yellow-Green Group 1446.            Petiole color, abaxial surface — Yellow-Green Group 145A.            Margins — Entire with occasional presence of stipitate            glands. Anthocyanin intonations — Greyed-Red Group 182A;            strong presence on prickles and stipitate glands and faint            presence on the adaxial surface of the midrib. Prickles —            Few; 0 to 2 prickles on the abaxial surface. Stipitate            glands — Limited number present on margins. Texture, adaxial            surface — Glabrous. Texture, abaxial surface — Papillate.            Strength — Strong.        -   Rachis.—Length — Average 17 mm. Diameter — Average 1.5 mm.            Color — Yellow-Green Group 145A. Anthocyanin intonations —            Greyed-Red Group 182A; present on prickles and stipitate            glands. Margins — Entire with occasional presence of            stipitate glands. Prickles — A few small prickles            underneath. Stipitate glands — Limited number present on            margins only. Texture, adaxial surface — Glabrous. Texture,            abaxial surface — Papillate.        -   Leaflets.—Quantity — Normally 5 leaflets on normal leaves in            middle of the stem. Dimensions — Average size of the            terminal leaflet is 60 mm long and 35 to 40 mm wide. Shape —            Elliptical. Apex — Cuspidate. Base — Obtuse. Margins —            Serrated; slight undulation is occasionally present.            Texture, adaxial surface — Semi-glossy and smooth. Texture,            abaxial surface — Matte and leathery. Mature foliage color,            adaxial surface — Green Group 137B. Mature foliage color,            abaxial surface — Yellow-Green Group 147C. Anthocyanin            intonations — None observed. Venation — Reticulate.            Petiolule — Dimensions — 2 mm long and 1.5 mm in diameter.            Petiolule color, adaxial and abaxial surfaces — Yellow-Green            Group 145C. Anthocyanin intonations — Greyed-Red Group 182A            present on stipitate glands. Prickles — None present.            Stipitate Glands — A few stipitate glands present along            margins. Texture, adaxial and abaxial surfaces — Glabrous.-   Inflorescence:    -   -   Inflorescence type.—Both corymbs with multiple flowers and            solitary flowers observed.        -   Blooming habit.—Recurrent.        -   Quantity of flowers.—Generally 3 to 7 flowers on corymbs.        -   Size.—Corymbs are 250 to 290 mm tall and 150 to 200 mm wide,            on average.        -   Peduncle.—Surface — Lacking stipitate glands. Length — 25 to            60 mm average length. Diameter — 4 to 6 mm average diameter.            Color — Yellow-Green Group 144C. Anthocyanin intonations —            Greyed-Purple Group 184C. Strength — Strong. Texture —            Glabrous.-   Flowering laterals: Present below the initiation of inflorescence.    Generally 5 flowering laterals are present, with 1 flower per    flowering lateral and 5 to 12 flowers per flower shoot.-   Bud:    -   -   Bud form.—Pointed ovoid.        -   Size.—Upon opening, 40 mm in length from base of receptacle            to distal end of bud and 30 mm diameter at its widest point.        -   Texture.—Leathery.        -   Color, as sepals first unfold.—Yellow-Green Group 145C with            intonations of Red-Purple Group 58A.        -   Color when one-quarter open, inner surface.—Green-White            Group 157A.        -   Color when one-quarter open, outer surface.—Green-White            Group 157A, with a faint intonations of Red-Purple Group 58B            along the margins.        -   Color when one-quarter open, outermost petals.—Yellow-Green            Group 145C, with intonations of Red-Purple Group 58A.-   Flower:-   Pedicel:    -   -   Surface.—Pubescent with no stipitate glands.        -   Length.—140 to 190 mm, on average.        -   Diameter.—3 to 4 mm, on average.        -   Color.—Yellow-Green Group 144A.        -   Anthocyanin intonations.—Greyed-Purple Group 184C.        -   Strength.—Somewhat strong.        -   Texture.—Smooth.-   Sepals:    -   -   Diameter of calyx.—75 to 85 mm, at anthesis.        -   Quantity.—Five.        -   Color, adaxial surface.—Yellow-Green Group 147C.        -   Color, abaxial surface.—Yellow-Green Group 146B.        -   Anthocyanin intonations.—Greyed-Red 182A.        -   Size.—40 mm long and 16 mm wide, on average.        -   Shape.—Weak foliaceous appendages on 3 of the 5 sepals.        -   Apex.—Cirrose.        -   Base.—Flat at union with receptacle.        -   Texture, adaxial surface.—Hoary.        -   Texture, abaxial surface.—Leathery.        -   Margins.—Cilliate.        -   Stipitate glands.—Limited; along margins.-   Corolla:    -   -   General shape of corolla.—Rounded.        -   Shape of corolla when viewed from the side.—Upon opening,            upper portion — Flattened convex. Upon opening, lower            portion — Concave. Open flower, upper portion — Flat. Open            flower, lower portion — Concave.        -   Aspect.—Flowers held upright.        -   Dimensions.—Large for a hybrid tea rose. When open, the            average flower diameter is 90 mm and the average flower            height is 50 mm.        -   Fragrance.—Light.        -   Duration.—On the plant 6 days. Senesced petals drop away            cleanly.        -   Petals.—Petal arrangement — Not formal. Petal count —            Exhibits very-double flowers with approximately 55 to 60            petals under normal conditions. Petal reflex — Outermost            petals are slightly reflexed. Petal reflex occurs one by            one. Petal margin — Ruffled. Petal shape — Orbicular, with            some of the innermost petals obovate. Apex — Obtuse. Base —            Obtuse. Dimensions — Approximately 35 to 55 mm long and 30            to 55 mm wide. Texture, inner surface — Smooth. Texture,            outer surface — Smooth. Petal color, upon opening —            Outermost petals, outer surface — Marginal zone — White            Group 155B, with intonations of Red-Purple Group 58C. Middle            zone — White Group 155B. Basal zone — White Group 155B.            Outermost petals, inner surface — Marginal zone — White            Group 155A, with intonations of Red-Purple Group 58C. Middle            zone — White Group 155A. Basal zone — White Group 155A.            Innermost petals, outer surface — White Group 155A.            Innermost petals, inner surface — White Group 155A. Basal            petal spots, upon opening — Basal petal spot, outermost            petals — Dimensions — 3 mm high and 2 mm wide, on average.            Color, outer surface — Yellow Group 3D. Color, inner surface            — Yellow Group 3C. Basal petal spot, innermost petals —            Dimensions — 3 mm high and 2 mm wide, on average. Outer            surface — Yellow Group 3A. Inner surface — Yellow Group 3A.            Petal color, after opening — Outermost petals, outer surface            — Marginal zone — White Group 155B, with intonations of            Red-Purple Group 58B. Middle zone — White Group 155B. Basal            zone — White Group 155A. Outermost petals, inner surface —            Marginal zone — White Group 155B, with intonations of            Red-Purple Group 58B. Middle zone — White Group 155B. Basal            zone — White Group 155A, with intonations of Red-Purple            Group 58B. Innermost petals, outer surface — Marginal zone —            White Group 155A. Middle zone — Yellow Group 8D. Basal zone            — Yellow Group 8C. Innermost petals, inner surface —            Marginal zone — White Group 155A. Middle zone — Yellow Group            8D. Basal zone — Yellow Group 8B. Basal petal spots, after            opening — Basal petal spot, outermost petals — Dimensions —            3 mm high and 3 mm wide, on average. Color, outer surface —            Not observed. Color, inner surface — Yellow Group 3C. Basal            petal spot, innermost petals — Not observed. General            Tonality — At anthesis, flowers are White Group 155B in the            center and Red-Purple Group 58C at the edges of the corolla.        -   Petaloids.—Quantity — 10 to 15 petaloids per flower, on            average. Dimensions — Approximately 10 to 30 mm long and 3            to 25 mm wide. Color, inner and outer surfaces — Marginal            zone — Yellow Group 4D. Middle zone — Yellow Group 6D. Basal            zone — Yellow Group 6A. Margins — Undulated and indented.            Shape — Spatulate; many are highly irregular. Apex — Obtuse.            Base — Attenuate. Texture, inner and outer surfaces —            Smooth.-   Reproductive organs:-   Stamens:    -   -   Quantity.—Approximately 160, on average, and regularly            arranged around the styles.        -   Anthers.—Dimensions — 2 to 4 mm long and 1 to 2 mm wide, on            average. Color — Yellow-Orange Group 15D. Pollen — Abundant.            Pollen Color — Yellow-Orange Group 22A.        -   Filaments.—Color — Yellow Group 4A. Length — 6 to 10 mm.-   Pistils:    -   -   Quantity.—Abundant; approximately 120 present.        -   Stigmas.—Dimensions — 1 mm long and 1 mm wide. Location —            Slightly inferior or equal to anthers. Color — Yellow Group            13C.        -   Styles.—Length — Approximately 5 to 7 mm long. Color —            Yellow-Green Group 145D, with intonations of Red-Purple            Group 58D.-   Ovary:    -   -   Dimensions.—2 mm long and 1 mm in diameter.        -   Color.—Green-White Group 157A.-   Receptacle:    -   -   Shape.—Funnel-shaped.        -   Dimensions.—Approximately 7 mm high and 10 to 12 mm wide.        -   Surface.—Glabrous and slightly glaucous.        -   Color.—Yellow-Green Group 144B.        -   Texture.—Smooth.-   Hips and seed formation: Not observed.-   Comparisons with the parents: The new rose plant may be    distinguished from its seed parent, an unnamed seedling, by the    following combination of characteristics: 1. ‘KORcripoco’ exhibits    flowers with cream centers and pink edges, whereas the seed parent    exhibits flowers with yellow centers and red edges. 2. ‘KORcripoco’    exhibits medium plant height, whereas the seed parent exhibits a    tall plant height. The new rose plant may be distinguished from its    pollen parent, Rosa hybrida ‘KORquelda’, by the following    combination of characteristics: 1. ‘KORcripoco’ exhibits flowers    with cream centers and pink edges, whereas ‘KORquelda’ exhibits a    yellow flower color. 2. ‘KORcripoco’ exhibits a more upright plant    habit, whereas ‘KORquelda’ exhibits a more bushy habit.-   Comparisons with similar Rosa hybrida cultivars known to the    inventor: For a comparison, several physical characteristics of the    rose variety ‘KORaruli’, a rose variety from the same inventor    described and illustrated in U.S. Plant Pat. No. 22,352 are compared    to ‘KORcripoco’ in Chart 1.

CHART 1 Characteristic ‘KORcripoco’ ‘KORaruli’ General tonality WhiteGroup 155B at the Yellow Group 10B. of flower, center and Red-Purple atanthesis. Group 58C at the edge. Petal count. Approximately 55 to 60Approximately 45 petals petals under normal under normal conditions.conditions. Bud color Yellow-Green Group 145C Yellow-Orange Group assepals with intonations of Red- 23B. first unfold. Purple Group 58A.

That which is claimed:
 1. A new and distinct variety of rose plant named‘KORcripoco’, as described and illustrated herein.